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Synergy Lighting crews are starting the installation at the northern end of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, south of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
LED fixtures create brighter future in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs could save more than $230,000 collectively with LED lighting.

  • East County
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This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

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Tim Hyden started as East Manatee Fire Rescue District' s training officer, then a newly created position, in late 2004.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

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Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kailey Christian and Logan Newton after the Mustangs' 10-4 win over Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
Two pitchers make Lakewood Ranch softball armed and dangerous

The pair has only given up five combined runs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sereena Feeney.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

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Morgan Cummins.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

  • East County
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Jacob Martinez
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala celebrates with heart of Dixie

Dixieland Jazz is theme as Community Fund raises grant funds.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch child in critical condition

A toddler nearly drowned in the family's pool last night.

  • East County
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East County sports roundup: 03.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 17, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

  • East County
  • Sports
What' s better than enjoying a fire next to the pool?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2017
Take a photo tour of a $2.85 million Lakewood Ranch home

Realtor Renee Preininger presents an amazing home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River Elementary fifth-grader Hope Tudor has qualified for the state level of competition in the National Geographic Bee.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns birth at state geography bee

Braden River Elementary fifth-grader always has been fascinated by the world and geography.

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